During the livestream, the people inside the vehicle discussed stealing another car in Woodville.
Grantham said Dannevirke staff were called out, and police monitored the situation on TikTok while units converged on the area.
“The group of young people were travelling in two vehicles, both vehicles having been stolen earlier from Palm Ave in Palmerston North,” Grantham said.
He said the young people later abandoned the previously damaged vehicle at Mangatainoka.
Grantham said all the young people got into one vehicle and headed back towards Woodville.
“With their movements still being tracked, police deployed the Manawatū tactical dog team at the Ashhurst roundabout intersection.
“Police were successful spiking all four tyres which forced the occupants to abandon the vehicle.
“They fled on foot across the Ashhurst bridge, where all six youths were arrested without incident.”
In total, three vehicles were stolen from the Palm Ave area overnight with only one vehicle being spiked.
He said this incident was an excellent example of strategic planning and the effective use of staff from the wider Manawatū District to prevent a pursuit occurring.
The offenders, aged between 12 and 16, are from Palmerston North and will be referred to Youth Aid.
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